Cocktails

Scotch Cobbler

Scotch Cobbler is a cocktail made with Scotch, Brandy, Curacao, and Orange. The listed recipe is built and served in a Old-Fashioned Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic43.9% ABV5 ingredients

Nutrition information is not yet available for this drink.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 5 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2 ozScotchUnknown
4 dashesBrandyUnknown
4 dashesCuracaoUnknown
1 sliceOrangeUnknown
1MintUnknown

How to Make It

Pour scotch, brandy, and curacao over ice in an old-fashioned glass.Pour
Add the orange slice, top with the mint sprig, and serve.Top

How to Serve

Glass: Old-Fashioned Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Citrus Oak

Supporting notes

Fruit HoneySmokeSweet Vanilla

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV
Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

Food pairings

BBQ Steak Grilled Meat

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Brandy4 dashes

CognacWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; taste before changing citrus or sweetener.
What changes: Cognac can replace generic brandy in a cocktail at the same measure; expect a more specific Cognac profile rather than a neutral brandy.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Mint1

Fresh Mint LeavesGood swap

How much to use: Use a similar amount and gently clap or muddle depending on the recipe.
What changes: Fresh mint leaves are usually a close substitute for mint.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Last updated July 24, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

How strong is a Scotch Cobbler?: The Scotch Cobbler has an ABV of approximately 43.9%. That's approximately 1.65 US standard drinks. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
Can I make a Scotch Cobbler at home?: Yes. The Scotch Cobbler uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.